Despite all the progress women have made, the glass ceiling is still very real, and outdated notions about women’s roles and abilities are still shockingly prevalent. Seeing a woman excel in one of the most powerful roles in the world has the potential to change hearts and minds in ways that could make a huge difference for other women struggling to land leadership roles and equal pay. Another Pew poll revealed that a majority of Americans believe having more women in leadership roles would improve the quality of life for all women.